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Old 08-29-2012, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Garrettfab
With a radius arm all the flex comes from the frame joint
up and down yes, but what about side to side? The attachment point on the axle will shift side to side as the axle rotates (flexing) since the trackbar is a constant length.
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Old 08-29-2012, 10:56 AM
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So what about these? I could pull these off my adjustable LCA's and save even more $. They're RE Superflex joints 2.5" with 1.25-12 thread

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I could probably install JJ's on these shackles too for a little moar flecks in the **** huh?
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Old 08-29-2012, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by mikefrost
I could probably install JJ's on these shackles too for a little moar flecks in the **** huh?
Trail Gear sells creeper joint shackle mounts....
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Originally Posted by mikefrost
I could probably install JJ's on these shackles too for a little moar flecks in the **** huh?
Maybe....or you could sell them to me
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Originally Posted by jimmy21669
Trail Gear sells creeper joint shackle mounts....
I saw those

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Maybe....or you could sell them to me
I might just start making these, they look easy enough LOL
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Originally Posted by dukie564
up and down yes, but what about side to side? The attachment point on the axle will shift side to side as the axle rotates (flexing) since the trackbar is a constant length.
I know creeper joints have 40 degrees of rotation. Since yoi do not need more than that...bushings at the axle end provide a smoother ride and better ride control.
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Question for you guys. This winter i am planning on installing a real lift to ditch the blocks and spacers. Looking at a full 3.5" super flex. Is an extra inch with spacers and shackles worth it to give the 31 more clearance or should i just install stops? With a discoed front is it possible for the 31s to hit the fender or flares at 4.5"?
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Brought my impact gun to school today. I was talking to a buddy about how it was making my backpack super heavey as we walked in, next thing I know a cop is trying to arrest me for possession of a fire arm.
thats funny, didn't get in trouble did ya? though i guess they're a little careful when they hear the word gun. don't blame them since what happened at perryhall

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Lol, the cop nor the principal didn't know what an impact was.
that's just sad. i bet the cop had a confused look when he saw it expecting a gun.
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Originally Posted by mikefrost
I could probably install JJ's on these shackles too for a little moar flecks in the **** huh?
you don't want to do that. There is no trackbar in the rear to keep the axle from shifting side to side, just the spring bushings. The movement will be very unpredicatable. Same reason revolver shackles never caught on.
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all this flex talk is makin my arthritis flare-up




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Originally Posted by dukie564
you don't want to do that. There is no trackbar in the rear to keep the axle from shifting side to side, just the spring bushings. The movement will be very unpredicatable. Same reason revolver shackles never caught on.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
you don't want to do that. There is no trackbar in the rear to keep the axle from shifting side to side, just the spring bushings. The movement will be very unpredicatable. Same reason revolver shackles never caught on.

I trust Alcan Spring....best company around....

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Originally Posted by jimmy21669
oh yea forgot about those...oh well disregard my statement - they don't allow as much movement as the revolver shackles
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So I saw the body armor I want does anyone know who makes it.
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